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JFK PT-109 Original Wire Photo (1943)
The very photo released when JFK, still then a PT boat skipper, was rescued along with his crew from a small coral island in enemy territory, after their vessel had been cut in two by a Japanese destroyer. Front caption. NRMT. Measures 7 x10.5, actual image size is 4x8". <br><p style="font-family:Arial; font-size:8pt; font-weight:normal; color:Black;"><strong>This lot is from the legendary San Francisco Examiner Archive (SFXArchive)</strong>.<br>This is one largest collections ever of historic vintage photos spanning the entire 20th century. The San Francisco Examiner was the first paper acquired by William Randolph Hearst and itself was the subject of the film classic Citizen Kane. The majority of the photographs are fully identified, and back-stamped with dates. Included throughout this auction is a diverse mix of subjects including sports, historical, political, transportation, Hollywood, and all facets of entertainment.</p>
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